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To the Stars
Zero point energy emerges from realm
of science fiction, may be key to deep-space travel
WILLIAM B, SCOTT/AUSTIN, TEX.
‘ least two large aerospace com-
panies and one U.S. Defense
Dept. agency are betting that
“zero point energy” could be the
next breakthrough in aerospace
vehicle propulsion, and are backing
those bets with seed money for ZPE re-
search
If their efforts pay off, ZPE-